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At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels
Number of Locations: 884
Total Investment: $236.35K - 11.75M
Founded: 1954
Began Franchising: 1990
Public Owned WYN - Wy
About Ramada
In 1954 a group of investors opened an inn in Flagstaff, Arizona, the first in a series of motor hotels to be opened by the group. Five years later, the chain was named Ramada, meaning "a shaded resting place" in Spanish.Today Ramada, which has been owned by Cendant Corp. since 1997, operates hotels throughout the United States. The company is comprised of three segments, Ramada Inns, Ramada Limiteds and Ramada Plaza Hotels, serving value-conscious and mid-market travelers.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 510 | 67 | 307 | 0 |
| 2010 | 537 | 68 | 296 | 0 |
| 2009 | 547 | 64 | 283 | 0 |
| 2008 | 555 | 63 | 247 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $236,346 - $11,748,058
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15-20 years
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15-20 years
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 2 days. Regional workshops, property training : 1-3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Online, trade shows
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